The Mother Jones Interview:Matt Groeningby Brian DohertyThe genius behind “The Simpsons” is launching the long-awaited new cartoon, “Futurama.” But can one hirsute man with a rabbit fixation pull off two top-notch comedies? And will Fox network care either way?

Wide AnglePhotographs by Antonin Kratochvil and Cho Sung-SuFrom Venezuela and the most violent prison system in the world to the lonely streets and subways of Seoul, South Korea, two photographers document the struggles of discarded youth.

More Work, More Playby Deborah BlumNew neurological research shows that our brains develop best in an extended-family, multiple-caregiver environment — which might just mean that 9 to 5 daycare is the best thing going for your kids.